Accounts Payable Program Manager - SEIU

About the position

The Accounts Payable Program Manager at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is responsible for managing the workflow of entries into the accounts payable ledger, ensuring data integrity, operational efficiencies, and process management. This role supports the coding of transactions for Department of Labor LM-2 reporting and implements policies that align with the Union's goals, providing a highly effective financial operation. The position requires discretion, judgment, and integrity as a steward of member financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Directly support the Deputy Chief Financial Officer in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions for all SEIU-controlled entities.
• Manage the operational functions of the department, including invoice processing, purchase card program, financial disbursement, and exception resolution.
• Identify and manage the implementation of payables operational improvements to streamline and improve the efficiencies of current processes while realizing increased productivity.
• Develop and enforce company policies, procedures, and controls related to purchase contracts.
• Drive strategic initiatives and identify key areas of the business that require Accounts Payable involvement.
• Support team leaders in training and providing guidance to accounting staff to optimize performance.
• Manage the monthly close of accounts payable within two business days following the end of each month.
• Manage the annual close of accounts payable within 15 days following the end of the year.
• Maintain proper internal controls throughout the accounts payable process.
• Implement and maintain systems to accurately pay consultants and other contracted services.
• Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to identify issues or provide improvements.
• Review and settle ACH, wire & check payments to vendors.
• Support audit requests for areas of responsibility.
• Review and approve vendor's payment method and bank account changes.
• Work closely with Managers and support staff throughout the organization.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner with other departments within Finance.
• Handle ad hoc treasury, cash, accounts payable projects as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in accounting or finance, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and five (5) years experience in a supervisory accounting-related position OR a Bachelor's degree in accounting-related field and ten (10) years' experience in accounting, at least five (5) years of which included a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of US and District of Columbia laws and regulations regarding financial controls.
• Ability to manage multiple people and projects.
• Must have ERP AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with SEIU managers and administrative staff.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and effectively organize work in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible attitude and approach toward assignments.
• Ability to apply business intelligence concepts to a large, multi-faceted organization.
• Knowledge of complex financial metrics, accounting principles, and processes.
• Ability to develop tailored key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to structure and analyze complex financial reports.
• Ability to utilize sensitivity analysis and provide scenario analysis to support decision-making.
• Ability to think critically and analytically in linking financial data to qualitative information.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to principals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software - especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with Netsuite Accounting System strongly preferred.
• Experience with automated accounts payable and implementation strongly preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and to see issues through to resolution.